Arduino Nano - LCD 20x4
This tutorial instructs you how to use LCD 20x4 display with Arduino Nano, how to program for Arduino Nano to display text on LCD 20x4.
Hardware Preparation
1 | × | Arduino Nano | |
1 | × | USB A to Mini-B USB cable | |
1 | × | LCD 20x4 | |
1 | × | Jumper Wires | |
1 | × | (Optional) 9V Power Adapter for Arduino Nano | |
1 | × | (Recommended) Screw Terminal Adapter for Arduino Nano |
Or you can buy the following sensor kits:
1 | × | DIYables Sensor Kit (30 sensors/displays) | |
1 | × | DIYables Sensor Kit (18 sensors/displays) |
Overview of LCD I2C 20x4
LCD I2C is made up of a standard LCD, an I2C module and a potentiometer.
The LCD Pinout
The LCD I2C uses the I2C interface to connect to Arduino Nano. It has four pins:
- The GND pin needs to be connected to ground (0V).
- The VCC pin is the power supply for the LCD and must be connected to VCC (5V).
- The SDA pin is the I2C data signal.
- The SCL pin is the I2C clock signal.
LCD Coordinate
The LCD I2C 20x4 has 20 columns and 4 rows, with the columns and rows being numbered starting from 0.
Wiring Diagram
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LCD I2C module | Arduino Nano |
---|---|
Vin | 5V |
GND | GND |
SDA | A4 |
SCL | A5 |
How To Program For LCD I2C
The LiquidCrystal_I2C library needs to be included in order to use the LCD.
- Set up the LCD:
The LCD must be set up properly for it to work correctly.
- Write to the LCD:
Writing to the LCD is easy thanks to the LiquidCrystal_I2C library.
- Create a LiquidCrystal_I2C object with an I2C address, the number of columns, and the number of rows specified.
- Start up the LCD.
- Go to the column and row indicated by column_index and row_index respectively.
- Display a message on the LCD.
Explore the possibilities of what can be achieved with LCD by looking at the "Do More with LCD" section.
※ NOTE THAT:
The address of the LCD may differ depending on the manufacturer. For our code, we used 0x27 as specified by DIYables.
Arduino Nano Code
Detailed Instructions
- Click to the Libraries icon on the left bar of the Arduino IDE.
- Search for "LiquidCrystal I2C" and locate the LiquidCrystal_I2C library created by Frank de Brabander.
- Then, click the Install button to add the library.
- Copy the code and open it with the Arduino IDE.
- Click the Upload button in the IDE to send the code to the Arduino Nano.
- Check the LCD for the result.
- Experiment with altering the text and its location.